Remote Senior Aerospace Propulsion Systems Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer specializing in Propulsion for a fully remote role. You will lead system engineering for propulsion from concept to flight, define requirements and interfaces, and drive verification and validation plans across rocket and jet propulsion domains.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in aerospace propulsion, deep knowledge of engine cycles, and proficient use of MBSE, SysML, and DOORS.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in aerospace systems engineering with a focus on propulsion systems.
• Deep knowledge of rocket engine cycles, turbomachinery, combustion, or jet engine principles.
• Proficiency in MBSE, SysML, DOORS and systems engineering tools.
• Experience with propulsion system simulation and analysis tools like NPSS/ANSYS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the systems engineering efforts for advanced propulsion systems from concept to flight.
• Define system requirements, architecture, and interfaces for propulsion.
• Develop and manage system-level design, verification, and validation plans.
• Conduct trade studies to select optimal propulsion solutions.
• Oversee integration of propulsion components with the vehicle.
• Model propulsion performance including thrust and efficiency.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation for propulsion development.
• Collaborate with aerodynamic, structural, and control systems teams.
• Support ground and flight testing and analyze test data.

Skills

Leadership and communication

Remote collaboration

System thinking

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

PhD in related field (advantage)

Tools

MBSE

DOORS

SysML

RPA

NPSS

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer specializing in Propulsion for a fully remote role. You will lead system engineering for propulsion from concept to flight, define requirements and interfaces, and drive verification and validation plans across rocket and jet propulsion domains.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in aerospace propulsion, deep knowledge of engine cycles, and proficient use of MBSE, SysML, and DOORS.